List of recalls for Forest River Encounter

Forest River Encounter Recalls

There have been 0 recalls on Encounter vehicles in recent years.
The latest, dated 2017-06-26 and published by the NHTSA on 2017-07-08, was
due to a problem with the wiring. Approximately 1455 vehicles were involved.
Since 2014, Encounter's have
experienced approximately 1 recall(s)
. See a list of recalls for your model year below.

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Detailed Recall Information for Forest River Encounter

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2017-06-26

(Published by NHTSA on 2017-07-08)

Recall Summary:

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Coachmen RV Cross Country and Encounter recreational vehicles, and 2014-2018 Coachmen RV Mirada and Mirada Select recreational vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option instead of the standard refrigerator. The unused, but powered, wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends.

Hazard:

If the energized positive wire and negative wire make contact, the wires may sort circuit and possibly melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy:

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on August 21, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-06212017-0455.

Additional Info:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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